Res 15-03RESOLUTION NO. 15-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, OPPOSING THE PORTION OF GOVERNOR BUSH'S PROPOSED FISCAL
YEAR 2003-2004 BUDGET THAT ELIMINATES THE STATE HOUSING TRUST FUND
AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT HOUSING TRUST FUND AS DEDICATED
FUNDING SOURCES, AND REDUCES BY APPROXIMATELY $94.5 MILLION THE
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTWE DATE UPON APPROVAL.
WHEREAS, The City of Delray Beach, Florida has an obligation to provide for the housing
needs of its current and anticipated populations and assisting lower income families is dependent
upon sufficient housing assistance from federal and state programs; and
WHEREAS, Governor Bush has released his proposed Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget that
eliminates the State Housing Trust Fund (providing the majority of the funds for programs such as
the State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL) and the Local Government Housing Trust Fund
(providing the majority of the funds for programs such as the State Housing Initiatives Partnership
(SHIP)) as dedicated funding sources, and reduces by approximately $94.5 million the funds
available for these and other affordable housing programs; and
WHEREAS, appropriations for housing programs are proposed from general revenue;
however, such appropriations are approximately $94.5 million less than the amount that would be
available from the dedicated revenue in the trust funds; and
WHEREAS, under the proposed budget SHIP would lose approximately $62.7 million and
the state programs (SAIL and others) would lose approximately $31.8 million; and
WHEREAS, if the Governor's proposal is approved by the Legislature, the dedicated
revenue source for affordable housing will be eliminated; and
WHEREAS, the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act of 1992 deliberately used the
documentary stamp tax as its revenue source because of its nexus with the development of
affordable housing and because the source of funding needed to be a growth vehicle to keep pace
with escalating land and housing costs; and
WHEREAS, without a trust fund that can rely on a dedicated revenue source, housing
funding will be uncertain and will likely remain stagnant or decrease; and
WHEREAS, the trust funds should not be eliminated or reduced, because they are used to
stimulate the economy and to serve first time homebuyers, working families, the elderly, persons
with disabilities, and the homeless; and
WHEREAS, because over 700,000 of Florida's low income families are in immediate need
of affordable housing (paying over 50% of their total household income for shelter), Florida needs
more affordable housing funding, not less funds from an uncertain source;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the foregoing clauses are ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and
are made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2. That the City of Delray Beach, Florida opposes the portion of Governor Bush's
proposed Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget that eliminates the State and Local Government Housing
Trust Funds as dedicated funding sources, and reduces by approximately $94.5 million the funds
available for these and other affordable housing programs.
Section 3. That the City of Dekay Beach urges the Governor and the State Legislators to retain
the State and Local Housing Trust Funds and appropriate funding at their full current levels.
Section 4. That the appropriate City of Delray Beach Officials are authorized to do all things
necessary and expedient to carry out the provisions of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this154 day of
~xx~--~ ,2003.
AWl]SST:
City Clerk
MAYOR
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
CITY MANAGER
AGENDA ITEM # - REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 1,3, 2003
RESOLUTION NO. 15-03 (OPPOSING THE REDUCTION OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDS)
FEBRUARY 14, 2003
This is before the Commission for the approval of Resolution No. 15-03. The resolution opposes
Governor Bush's proposed Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget that eliminates the State Housing Trust
Fund and the Local Government Housing Trust Fund as dedicated sources and reduces the funds
available for affordable housing programs by approximately $94.5 million.
Recommend approval of Resolution No. 15-03.
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RESOLUTION NO. ~-(~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, OPPOSING THE PORTION OF GOVERNOR BUSH'S PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR
2003-2004 BUDGET THAT ELIMINATES THE STATE HOUSING TRUST FUND AND THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT HOUSING TRUST FUND AS DEDICATED FUNDING SOURCES,
AND REDUCES BY APPROXIMATELY $94.5 MILLION THE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
UPON APPROVAL.
Wi:IEREAS, The City of Delray Beach, Florida has an obligation to provide for the housing
needs of ~ts current and anticipated populations and assisting lower income families is dependent upon
sufficient housing assistance from federal and state programs; and
WHEREAS, Governor Bush has released h~s proposed Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget that
ehminates the State Housing Trust Fund (providing the majority of the funds for programs such as the
State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL) and the Local Government Housing Trust Fund (providing the
majority of the funds for programs such as the State Housing Imtiat~ves Parmershlp (SHIP)) as dedicated
funding sources, and reduces by approximately $94.5 mllhon the funds available for these and other
affordable housing programs; and
WHEREAS, appropriations for housing programs are proposed from general revenue; however,
such appropriations are approximately $94.5 milhon less than the amount that would be avmlable from
the dedicated revenue ~n the trust funds; and
WHEREAS, under the proposed budget SHIP would lose approximately $62.7 million and the
state programs (SAIL and others) would lose approximately $31.8 milhon; and
WHEREAS, if the Governor's proposal is approved by the Legislature, the dedicated revenue
source for affordable housing will be eliminated; and
WHEREAS, the William E. Sadowskl Affordable Housing Act of 1992 deliberately used the
documentary stamp tax as its revenue source because of ~ts nexus with the development of affordable
housing and because the source of funding needed to be a growth vehicle to keep pace w~th escalating
land and housing costs; and
WltEREAS, without a trust fund that can rely on a dedicated revenue source, housing funding
will be uncertain and will likely remain stagnant or decrease; and
WHEREAS, the trust funds should not be eliminated or reduced, because they are used to
stimulate the economy and to serve first time homebuyers, working families, the elderly, persons with
disabilities, and the homeless; and
WHEREAS, because over 700,000 of Florida's low income families are in immediate need of
affordable housing (paying over 50% of their total household income for shelter), Florida needs more
affordable housing funding, not less funds from an uncertain source;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the foregoing clauses are ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2. That the City of Delray Beach, Florida opposes the portion of Governor Bush's proposed
Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget that ehminates the State and Local Government Housing Trust Funds as
dedicated funding sources, and reduces by approximately $94.5 milhon the funds available for these and
other affordable housing programs.
Section 3. That the City of Delray Beach urges the Governor and the State Legislators to retain the
State and Local Housing Trust Funds and appropriate funding at their full current levels.
Section 4. That the appropriate C~ty of Delray Beach Officials are authorized to do all things
necessary and expedient to carry out the provisions of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this
2003.
day of ~
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Housing News & Member Update
i January 24, 2003
Coming Up Published by the Coalition for its Members
i January 30, 2003 Proposal would merge Dept. of Community Affairs with Dept. of State
-. FHFC 2002 Governor Bush is proposing the merger of the Department of Community Affairs with
Homeownership Program
(HAP) Loan Application the Department of State. If approved by the Legislature, the new agency would be
Cycle ends. For more called the Department of State and Community Partnerships. Growth Management
information call and Community Programs, such as Community Development Block Grant, would be
850-488-4197 moved to the new agency. Some services would be transferred to other departments:
· Emergency Management to Dept. of Management Services
February 13, 2003 · State Energy Program to Dept. of Environmental Protection
FHC Catalyst Workshop · Florida Building Codes Commission would be privatized
"Understanding the
Income Qualification · The Catalyst Program to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation
Process" Tallahassee · The Affordable Housing Study Commission to the Florida Housing Finance
Kiernan Plaza Corporation
For information call If approved by the Legislature, the moves would be ~ffective after the new fiscal year
800-677-4548 begins July 2003.
February 19&20, 2003 CALL TO ACTION - Sadowski Affordable Housing Trust Fund Alert
Affordable Housing As reported earlier this week, Governor Bush released his proposed FY 2003-2004
Study Commission
Meeting budget that eliminates the State Housing Trust Fund (SHIP), reallocates all funds to
St. Petersburg Radisson General Revenue, then appropriates $83.9 million less than what would have been
Hotel and Conf. Center available from the dedicated revenue in the trust funds. If the proposal is approved by
To reserve a hotel room the Legislature, we will lose our dedicated revenue source for affordable housing in
call (727) 572-7800 Florida. Future funding will be uncertain and will likely remain stagnant or decrease.
For more information Act now - contact your legislators via phone calls, emails or in person to urge them to
contact Melba Hawkins at retain the Sadowski Trust Funds and appropriate full funding levels. Legislators will
850-922-1460 be in their district offices beginning January 27th. Emphasize that the affordable
housing trust funds should not be eliminated or reduced because they are used to
Februa~ 26-27, 2003 serve the most needy and stimulate the economy. Remind them that the trust funds
FHC Catalyst Workshop
"Program Design, are supported by a diverse coalition of groups, including the Florida Homebuilders
Program Results" Association, the Florida Association of Realtors, the Flodda League of Cities, the
Orlando City Hall Florida Association of Counties, 1000 Friends of Florida, the Florida Housing
For information call Coalition, the Catholic Conference, Florida Impact, Florida Legal Services, as well as
800-677-4548 many other housing organizations. Ask others to contact their Legislators as well,
such as SHIP recipient homeowners and renters, SHIP contractors and
March 5, 2003 subcontractors, Realtors, and closing agents. Visit http://www.le.q.state.fl.us to obtain
FHC Catalyst Workshop the contact information for your Senator and Representatives. If you have any
"Flexible Funding questions or would like additional information or assistance in locating legislators,
Sources -Looking please contact Mark Hendrickson at zdof1416~,aol.com or Jaimie Ross at
Outside of Traditional jaimierossCi~,aol.com.
Subsides" Orlando
City Hall
For information call New HUD Rule on Appraisers Issued
800-677-4548 On January 13, in an effort to discourage predatory lending, HUD issued a proposed
rule, FR-4722, which would hold lenders accountable for appraisals on FHA-insured
mortgages. The proposed rule would also make lenders who provide appraisals that
do not meet FHA liable for safictions by HUD's Mortagee Review Board. Comments
on the proposed rule are due on March 13, 2003.
SADOWSKI
ACT
COALITION
Florida
Association
of Counties
Florida Legal
Services, Inc.
Florida Catholic
Conference
January 2003
Dear Legislator:.
In 1992, the Florida Legislature adopted landmark legislation for affordable housing known
as the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act, providing funds for affordable housing
to all 67 counties and an additional 48 cities. Since its inception, the Sadowski Act has
assisted more than 130,000 families with affordable home ownership or rental housing
through programs such as the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program, the
State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL) program, and the Florida Affordable Housing
Guarantee Fund. In addition, the Sadowski Act has enabled local governments and the state
to bring over $620 million in federal HOME monies to Florida by providing local match
funds. Anticipating the exponential growth of Florida's population and housing costs, the
Sadowski Act uses a portion of the state real estate documentary transfer fee to fund the state
and local housing trust funds.
The Sadowski Act was, and continues to be, supported by a broad bipartisan coalition of
statewide interests including the Florida Home Builders Association, the Florida
Association of Realtors, the Florida League of Cities, the Florida Association of Counties,
Florida Legal Services, Inc., 1000 Friends of Florida, the Florida Housing Coalition, Florida
Catholic Conference, and Florida Impact, as well as many other organizations.
Sadowski Act funds enable local governments to implement local housing programs and
housing partnerships. Sadowski Act funds are highly leverage& for every dollar of
Sadowski funds, the public and private sector invests at least six dollars. To date,
Sadowski Act fitnding has brought over an estimated $9 billion in other public and private
sector investments. Sadowski Act funding provides ongoing technical assistance to local
governments and nonprofit organizations and is used to respond to emergencies by
providing relief after natural disasters. Sadowski Act funds have also created thousands
of jobs in the eonstrnction industry.
Florida serves as the national model for effectively funding flexible and productive programs
for affordable housing. It is in this spirit of cooperation that the Sadowski Act Coalition is
pleased to maintain its role of oversight and support for the continuation of full funding for
the Sadowski Act; we pledge to assist the Legislature in meeting its goal of ensuring that
every Floridian has safe, decent, and affordable housing.
AGENDA REQUEST
Request to be placed on:
x Regular Agenda
__ Special Agenda
~ Workshop Agenda
Consent Agenda
Date: March 3, 2003
When: March 13, 2003
Description of item (who, what, where, how much):
The adoption of a resolution voicing the City's opposition to Governor Bush's proposed
Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget that eliminates the State Housing Trust Fund and the
Local Government Housing Trust Fund as dedicated sources and reduces by
approximately $94.5 million the funds available for affordable housing programs.
ORDINANCE / RESOLUTION REQUIE .I~. YE~/NO Draft Attached: YES/NO
Recommendation:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution opposing the reduction of approximately
$94.5 million in funds for affordable housing programs.
Department Head Signature: ~
City Attorney Review/Recommendation (if applicable):.
Budget Director Review (required on all items involving expenditure of funds):
Funding available: YES/NO
Funding Alternatives:
Account No. & Description:
Account Balance:
.(if applicable)
City Manager Review:
Approved for agenda:~~
Hold Until:
Agenda Coordinator Review:
Received:
Placed on Agenda:
Action: Approved/Disapproved